Veteran actor Karl Malden, who won the Supporting Actor Oscar for A Streetcar Named Desire, has passed away at age 97. One of the industry's most beloved and revered actors, Malden boasted a resume of prestigious films not equalled by many others. Among his acclaimed films: Patton, Nevada Smith, One Eyed Jacks, The Cincinatti Kid and On the Waterfront. He also starred in the long-running hit TV series The Streets of San Fracisco. He also served as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Cinema Retro mourns the passing of this great talent. For more click here

Remy Julienne, the legendary stunt driver and coordinator on many of the James Bond films as well as the classic 1969 version of The Italian Job has been held liable for the accidental death of a cameraman on a blockbuster French action movie shot in 1999. The stunt involved a car that overshot its target and hit the cameraman, who later died. Julienne was given a six month suspended jail sentence and was ordered to pay monetary damages to the victim's family. For more click here